DOTS RPG Project

Happy Spooky Month! Today kicks off our #AccessibilityIsntScary fundraiser which promotes the idea that meeting access needs isn't a scary thing to do. This event is hosted through @tiltify.com with @crowdcontrol.live integrations to fundraise your way! Join us for #AiS2026 👻

Hi friends! We wanted to take a minute to talk about something we experience as a small nonprofit - missing out on partnerships or fundraising opportunities because we’re not big enough. While we understand people may not want to take a chance on us, it makes it harder to grow 🧵

No organization wants to admit they’re struggling because they’re supposed to be a source of positivity. Plus, the world is on fire and especially with groups like ours it’s hard to fundraise for a little thing like gaming accessibility when war and food scarcity is much bigger.

Hi friends! We wanted to take a minute to talk about something we experience as a small nonprofit - missing out on partnerships or fundraising opportunities because we’re not big enough. While we understand people may not want to take a chance on us, it makes it harder to grow 🧵

As a note because this is the internet - we’re not seeking advice on how to run our organization from the comment section. If you are a professional who wishes to volunteer or donate your services that is appreciated and please feel free to reach out.

Hi friends! We wanted to take a minute to talk about something we experience as a small nonprofit - missing out on partnerships or fundraising opportunities because we’re not big enough. While we understand people may not want to take a chance on us, it makes it harder to grow 🧵

If you’re more interested in a donation, there is information available on our website (which will be undergoing some updates by the end of this year). Donations are always great, but helping promote our work goes such a long way!

Hi friends! We wanted to take a minute to talk about something we experience as a small nonprofit - missing out on partnerships or fundraising opportunities because we’re not big enough. While we understand people may not want to take a chance on us, it makes it harder to grow 🧵

We are exceedingly thankful for the companies and individuals who take a chance on us with grants or fundraising events (stay tuned for news on another recent fundraiser’s final amount and our October event!) because truly, every dollar matters.

Hi friends! We wanted to take a minute to talk about something we experience as a small nonprofit - missing out on partnerships or fundraising opportunities because we’re not big enough. While we understand people may not want to take a chance on us, it makes it harder to grow 🧵

You need money to succeed but you need money to promote your work and then you need more money to pay for services to manage it and run programs while you chase down even more money. It’s a vicious cycle for nonprofits just like it is for any individual especially nowadays.

Hi friends! We wanted to take a minute to talk about something we experience as a small nonprofit - missing out on partnerships or fundraising opportunities because we’re not big enough. While we understand people may not want to take a chance on us, it makes it harder to grow 🧵

For those of us who raise under $50k a year, the IRS doesn’t even care about a detailed accounting or tax return. The 990n form is simply “did you make under $50k? Yes? Ok have a nice day.” This helps but is harmful when companies can’t see detailed financials on public record.

Hi friends! We wanted to take a minute to talk about something we experience as a small nonprofit - missing out on partnerships or fundraising opportunities because we’re not big enough. While we understand people may not want to take a chance on us, it makes it harder to grow 🧵

You always hear “every dollar matters” to nonprofits and that’s true to an extent. When you’re small, every penny matters. You pick the banks with cash back options to get another dollar here and there. You look for every single nonprofit discount you can find.

Hi friends! We wanted to take a minute to talk about something we experience as a small nonprofit - missing out on partnerships or fundraising opportunities because we’re not big enough. While we understand people may not want to take a chance on us, it makes it harder to grow 🧵

That amount could’ve funded attendance at another convention or two where we can offer accessible gaming support to tens of thousands of attendees, molds for a new braille gaming aid we want to make, covered our donations of dice to people who can’t afford them, or so much more.

Hi friends! We wanted to take a minute to talk about something we experience as a small nonprofit - missing out on partnerships or fundraising opportunities because we’re not big enough. While we understand people may not want to take a chance on us, it makes it harder to grow 🧵

Recently, we lost out on an opportunity that would’ve been a great partnership with multiple companies relevant to our industry and work that directly furthers our mission of making tabletop gaming more accessible. It also would’ve brought in a few thousand $ in funding.

Though we're at a pretty ✨ nice ✨ number raised, this itch bundle isn't finished yet! Organized by #rpgbookclub, it includes 45 unique games, supplements, and more. Take a look today and pick it up to help support our #AccessibilityInTabletop work and the incredible creators that are involved!

Just because July is ending doesn't mean #DisabilityPrideMonth is over! Celebrations continue through the first week of august with the DOTS charity event over at @startplaying.bsky.social ~ Join some great games or host your own to help support our work on accessibility in tabletop gaming 💜